Petroleum price may go up next month: Minister
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Friday said that the government is considering a hike in petroleum prices from next month.
Economy | 17 June 2022, 04:47 pm, Friday
SSC exams postponed due to flood
The government today postponed this year's Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations, scheduled to begin on June 19, due to the worsening flood situation in the country.
Education | 17 June 2022, 04:27 pm, Friday
Bangladesh bat first against West Indies
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite invited Bangladesh to bat first after winning the toss in the first Test, which starts today at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
Sports | 16 June 2022, 08:34 pm, Thursday
Flood situation worsens in Sylhet, Sunamganj
Flood situation has worsened in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts due to swelling of major rivers caused by continuous rain and the onrush of water from the upstream.
National | 16 June 2022, 08:03 pm, Thursday
We knew this thing would happen to Cumilla polls: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said their party boycotted the election to Cumilla City Corporation as it knew what would happen there.
Politics | 16 June 2022, 07:39 pm, Thursday
Khaleda Zia gets permanent bail in two cases
The High Court on Thursday has granted permanent bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two defamation cases.
Law and Human Rights | 16 June 2022, 07:47 pm, Thursday
Finance Division gets first female secretary
For the first time, the government of Bangladesh has appointed a female official to the Finance Division as its secretary.
Economy | 16 June 2022, 07:27 pm, Thursday
Xi assures Putin of China's support for Russian 'sovereignty, security'
Chinese President Xi Jinping assured his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of Beijing's support for Moscow on "sovereignty and security" during a call Wednesday, according to state media.
International | 16 June 2022, 07:19 pm, Thursday
Zelensky to take part in G7 summit: Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday during a visit to Kyiv that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would take part in this month's Group of Seven summit.
International | 16 June 2022, 07:17 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh logs 357 new Covid cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 357 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
Health | 16 June 2022, 07:11 pm, Thursday
Southern region won’t be neglected anymore for Padma Bridge: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated that her government is working to ensure people’s overall development, saying southern region of the country wouldn’t remain neglected anymore as the much-awaited Padma Bridge is set to open on June 25.
National | 16 June 2022, 07:06 pm, Thursday
BNP leaders made fictitious remarks about Cumilla City election: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and other BNP leaders have made fictitious remarks about Cumilla City Corporation election.
Politics | 16 June 2022, 07:02 pm, Thursday
Hasan thanks EC for holding Cumilla city polls fairly
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday thanked the Election Commission and said the commission has conducted a fantastic, fair and peaceful election despite keeping excessive surveillance on the Awami League candidates and supporters in the Cumilla City Corporation (CuCC) polls.
Politics | 16 June 2022, 06:42 pm, Thursday
Awami League candidate Rifat wins Comilla city polls
Awami League nominated candidate Arfanul Haque Rifat has hattrick won in the Comilla City Corporation elections on Wednesday. He defeated former BNP leader Monirul Haque Sakku by 343 votes.
National | 15 June 2022, 09:43 pm, Wednesday
Sakku ahead of Rifat in Comilla city polls
Former BNP leader Monirul Haque Sakku has received the highest number of votes so far in the Comilla City Corporation elections leaving behind his main rival Awami League candidate Arfanul Haque Rifat.
National | 15 June 2022, 08:53 pm, Wednesday
Cumilla city elections held peacefully: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Wednesday said the elections to Cumilla City Corporation, five municipalities and more than 120 Union Parishads in different districts were held in a fair and peaceful manner.
National | 15 June 2022, 08:36 pm, Wednesday
No need to import sacrificial animals: Minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Wednesday said there is no need to import sacrificial animals from abroad as the country has sufficient number of animals for Eid-ul-Azha.
National | 15 June 2022, 08:20 pm, Wednesday
All land, flat owners in Dhaka own black money: Finance Minister
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said all those who have lands or flats in Dhaka are the owners of black money.
Economy | 15 June 2022, 08:17 pm, Wednesday
Khaleda shifted to cabin from CCU
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the city, was shifted to a cabin from the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) on Wednesday.
Politics | 15 June 2022, 07:06 pm, Wednesday
Awami League should continue in power for development: Hanif
Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Wednesday said the ruling Awami League should come to the power once again as it always works for the development of the country and the welfare of its people.
Politics | 15 June 2022, 07:01 pm, Wednesday